Get Your Premium Membership

My Dad Really Did Die

My Dad Really Did Die My dad is buried in the sea so deep, Off of Sicily where he now does sleep; God, there please comfortably keep, While I am counting more sheep. Jim Horn Drowned off of the Intrepid CVN-11 in Mediterranean. CPO Arthur F. Horn, AOC, August 7, 1956 and missing at sea for 3 weeks before his body washed up on shore.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 3/20/2017 4:19:00 PM
How terribly sad, but a lovely tribute to your dad....may he rest in peace!
Login to Reply
Horn Avatar
James Horn
Date: 3/20/2017 4:31:00 PM
It was August 7, 1956 and I had just turned 15. I have three sisters and two brothers. One committed suicide which may be related to our dad's death. Jim Horn

Book: Reflection on the Important Things